Lead Exposure in Infancy and Subsequent Growth in Beninese Children

Lead Exposure in Infancy and Subsequent Growth in Beninese Children

Studies suggest that elevated postnatal blood lead levels (BLLs) are negatively associated with child growth. This study aimed to investigate the associations of childhood BLLs at age one year and growth outcomes at age six years (<i>n</i> = 661) in a cohort of children in Allada, Benin....

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Main Authors: Shukrullah Ahmadi, Jérémie Botton, Roméo Zoumenou, Pierre Ayotte, Nadine Fievet, Achille Massougbodji, Maroufou Jules Alao, Michel Cot, Philippe Glorennec, Florence Bodeau-Livinec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
heavy metals
lead exposure
growth outcomes
cohort study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/10/595

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